Gear rosette clock base, 280 mm
This gear rosette clock base has 6 teeth and a 280 mm diameter. Cut it from 6 mm plywood or 3 mm hardwood, MDF or basswood. It suits anyone who wants to build a wall clock with a geometric look.
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- Size
- 263 × 272 mm (10.4 × 10.7 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser, Diode laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Add a clock movement for a living room wall clock
- Give as a housewarming gift for a modern home
- Finish with sanded edges and a clear coat
How to make it
Cut from 6mm plywood. Sand and finish. Install a clock movement (sold separately) through center hole. The center hole cuts at 7 mm; drill it out to 8 mm (5/16") for a standard quartz clock movement.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm Plywood | CO₂ laser | 9.84 mm | 6.86 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 9.84 mm | 6.83 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 9.85 mm | 6.88 mm |
| 3mm Basswood | Diode laser | 9.89 mm | 6.85 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the clock base?
The design measures 263 x 272 mm (10.4 x 10.7 in).
What materials and machines is it checked for?
It was checked for 6 mm plywood, 3 mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3 mm MDF and 3 mm basswood on a CO₂ laser or diode laser.
How do I install a clock movement?
The center hole cuts at 7 mm; drill it out to 8 mm (5/16") for a standard quartz clock movement (sold separately).
What file formats are included?
SVG and DXF.
